CN1934877B - Modular arrangement in the field of telecommunications - Google Patents

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CN1934877B
CN1934877B CN2005800086961A CN200580008696A CN1934877B CN 1934877 B CN1934877 B CN 1934877B CN 2005800086961 A CN2005800086961 A CN 2005800086961A CN 200580008696 A CN200580008696 A CN 200580008696A CN 1934877 B CN1934877 B CN 1934877B
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弗里德里希·W·登特
汉斯-迪特尔·奥托
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A modular telecommunications arrangement (10) comprises a first contact module (16) adapted to be mounted to a carrier (18) and having plural contacts (26, 28) arranged in plural pairs, which are adapted to connect wires (30, 32) therewith, a functional module (14) fittable to the first contact module (16) and comprising at least two pairs of contacts (58, 60, 62, 64), a pair (62, 64) of which is electrically connectable with a pair of contacts (26, 28) of the first contact module (16), and a second contact module (12, 112) fittable to the functional module (14) and comprising a pair of contacts (46, 48), which are electrically connectable with a pair of contacts (58, 60) of the functional module (14), the contacts (46, 48) of the second contact module (12, 112) further being adapted to connect wires (42, 44) therewith.

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Block configuration in the field of telecommunications
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of block configuration in field of telecommunications, more specifically, relate to interconnective three modules configured.
Background technology
In field of telecommunications, countless client computer is connected with transducer or other equipment via communication line, for example the line terminal equipment of communication common carrier or multiplex system.Between client computer and transducer or other equipment, the parts of communication line are connected with terminal module.Terminal module is at the electric wire that is connected to terminal module one end and be connected to set up between the electric wire of the terminal module other end and be electrically connected.
In recent years, the ADSL technology becomes widely used technology in the field of telecommunications.This technology allows a single-wire line to transmit at least two kinds of various signals.This realizes through transmitting various signals with different frequencies along same circuit.This signal is synthesized on the specified point of communication line.Synthetic signal separates on another aspect or separates.Especially, at user side, the voice and data signal of separation is synthetic and send to central office via same circuit.In central office, separate this synthetic signal.For the voice and data signal that sends to the user, the voice and data signal of separation is synthetic in central office, sends to the user and separates at user side.For example, after the separation signal, the signal that is called POTS (plain old telephone service) is used to transmit voice signal, and other parts of separation signal are used to transmit data.Be used for separating or the separator of composite signal can be integrated in terminal module.For example, disclosed in WO 2002/076109.
In addition, need carry out the connection that the circuit of measuring terminals module and connection thereof is set up sometimes.For example, can between the transducer of the user terminal of client computer and communication common carrier, measure.For example, this measurement helps any interference or the fault that measurement circuit or location have occurred usually.As transfer the possession of to the applicant's the WO 03/079599 disclosed, the so-called bank of contacts and be used to provide the test of leading to communication line and/or the circuit of monitoring can be connected with terminal module.
At last, EP1 122 821 A2 disclose a kind of telecommunications overvoltage protection box, and this telecommunications overvoltage protection box can be installed in telecommunication s rack.Cable connector can connect the overvoltage protection box from its back side, and tagblock can connect the overvoltage protection box from its front.
Summary of the invention
The present invention provides the block configuration in a kind of field of telecommunications, and this configuration has improved functional and separated from one another that different company is responsible for, and for example in the field of being electrically connected, can have DSLAM on the one hand, can have switch on the other hand.
At first, block configuration comprises and is suitable for being installed in the carriage in the field of telecommunications and has first contact modules with many a plurality of contacts (these contacts are suitable for being connected lead with it) that form is arranged.First contact modules can be called the base of block configuration, because it can be installed on carriage.This carriage can be made up of the pedestal fixed mount, and this knows those skilled in the art.Especially, can use any carriage, for example, prolongation, bathtub construction and parallel support or framework.First contact modules can be installed on this carriage through suitable supporting structure (for example, blocking mechanism).First contact modules comprises contact, can connect lead through this contact on the one hand.In the advantageous applications of block configuration, the lead that connects first contact modules is that DSLAM is connected with digital subscriber line access module (or multiplexer).Because DSLAM can provide by the conclude a treaty company different with the company that has network, first contact modules is the network ownership and conclude a treaty to provide between the company and clearly separate and/or separation.Especially, test can be carried out in first contact modules.For example, can be undertaken by the company that concludes a treaty about the test of DSLAM.
The contact of first contact modules that can be connected with lead is suitable for being electrically connected the contact of at least one functional module, and is as mentioned below.Can connect that contact end of lead, the contact of first contact modules can dispose in any suitable manner, and for example IDC (IDC connection) or coiling connect.As mentioned below, can only set up with being electrically connected of functional module contact through the contact of tap first contact modules in the appropriate location of contact.Should be understood that first contact modules comprises a plurality of contacts of form being arranged with many, make lead about a plurality of clients or user connecting first contact modules.For example, first contact modules can be configured to allow 8 or 10 right connections of lead to be positioned on its each end.Through this configuration, the base of above-mentioned block configuration can be equipped with.First contact modules can be provided as a kind of prefabricated connector, and this prefabricated connector can be installed on carriage and comprise the lead that connects the first contact modules contact.As replacement, first contact modules can be arranged to and hold the connector with contact that lead connects.Therefore, lead also can connect the contact of first contact modules indirectly through the contact of the connector in the middle of being positioned at.
As described in greater detail below, the functional module of block configuration can be suitable for providing a kind of list to being connected with second contact modules.In other words, these modules can be related with the sole user.This can set up block configuration simultaneously through a user's a functional module.Especially, have only with the as many function of demand number and second contact modules and be matched with first contact modules as the block configuration base.Thereby the investment that relates to the functional module that comprises separator is postponed up to there being specific demand.Compare with existing dumb module, this provides advantage, even be not that these all users use ADSL professional, existing module comprises that the stuck-module with the as many split circuit of number of users is provided at particular module.For example, in the situation of standard module, 8 or 10 users can be served, when first such user needs separator, the investment of the required split circuit of the user of equal number need be related to.On the contrary, can progressively set up through the investment of corresponding increase according to block configuration of the present invention.
In addition, show that as above-mentioned block configuration further comprises the functional module that at least one can cooperate first contact modules.Functional module comprises that one or more split circuits are accomplished and ADSL or the technological relevant above-mentioned functions of ADSL.Alternatively or additionally, functional module comprises one or more test and/or supervisory circuits that are used to test with the monitoring communications circuit.Functional module can be configured to list makes block configuration progressively to set up to module, as above described.In addition, As described in detail below, provide at least one and the irrelevant functional module of first and second contact modules can strengthen flexibility about the business that will be provided.For example, ADSL technology and variation thereof can be described as other title, for example ADSL, VDSL, SDSL or the like.Even the dissimilar split circuit of these service needed makes that for single user, professional change also can only realize through the function of exchange module.Thereby, comprise that the block configuration of at least one functional module can be adapted to this variation neatly.In addition, functional module can comprise protection component, for example overvoltage and/or overcurrent protector.Functional module can also have the effect as spacer.In other words, be installed on the required horizontal plane in order to allow second contact modules, functional module needn't comprise electronic component, and the gap between bridge joint first and second contact modules only.
In addition, functional module comprises at least two docking points, and at least one pair of contact can be electrically connected with at least one pair of contact of first contact modules.This cooperates first contact modules to realize through making functional module.It is single to module and can cooperate first contact modules to provide at least two docking points should consider that functional module can be configured to, and can cooperate the fact of second contact modules As described in detail below.Thereby it is right that at least one pair of contact of functional module can connect the contact of first contact modules.Can also break off or separate this connection through functional module is removed from contact modules, thereby realize multi-functional.
In addition, block configuration comprises at least one second contact modules.Second contact modules is configured and makes the cooperation functional module and comprise at least one pair of contact, and these contacts are to right through the contact that second contact modules is cooperated functional module incoming call linkage function module.Like above-mentioned description about functional module, through to second contact modules single docking point being provided, second contact modules can also be configured to single to module.These contacts can the linkage function module contact, and be suitable for being connected lead with it.Thereby second contact modules can be considered to form the end that inputs or outputs of block configuration.Especially, when functional module became separation module, second contact modules can have these contacts, but can connect the POTS lead on the one hand and connection line lead on the other hand through these contacts.In this example, the DSLAM lead can connect the contact of first contact modules.In the situation that the contact with the lead and second contact modules couples together, these contacts can dispose in any suitable manner, and for example IDC (IDC connection) or coiling connect.Electrical connection between the contact of second contact modules and the contact of functional module can be set up through the contact of tap second contact modules in position.For example, the tap contact refers to the physics of setting up any kind and electrically contacts.
Make functional module cooperate first contact modules respectively and make second contact modules cooperate functional module to realize through suitable structure, complementary blocking mechanism or a part of module of part at least for example is so that set up mechanical connection.In addition, make above-mentioned module cooperate other module also can be known as interconnection, install or connection, for example, mean the mechanical connection that has suitable type.And the functional module and second contact modules can combine togather.In other words, for example, these two modules have the common enclosure of plastic cement and any other suitable material.When second contact modules is suitable on the one hand connecting the POTS lead and on the other hand during the connection line lead, so, can set up lifeline through second contact modules is broken off from functional module.In this example, POTS lead and line conductor need not to comprise that functional module directly interconnects.Especially, when going wrong in the functional module, this foundation and the maintain communications interconnection business of allowing that be beneficial to that dispose.
First contact modules of block configuration comprises one or more separation or trip point.But such point or zone can be provided by two contacts that contact with each other with flexible way, make that in first state, they set up electrical connection.In second state, through at least a portion contact being separated from each other separate or breaking off this electrical connection.In other words, this contact is partial to first state, and wherein these contacts contact with each other.When object that contact is separated or pressure elimination, because the contact deflection each other, so this contact turns back to their connection status.In first contact modules, different right contacts can be electrically connected to such trip point.In this case, term " contact to " is used for two contacts, the common configuration adjacent one another are of these two contacts and allowing from the right connection of the lead of particular end, for example line scan pickup coil side, POTS end or DSLAM end.Above-mentioned trip point is to set up through another right contact, and promptly the contact of other end is right.Especially, line scan pickup coil side is called " another " end about the end of the POTS in second contact modules.In first contact modules, wherein an end can be used as the DSLAM end, and " another " end can be used to be established to the connection on ground.Between these two ends, described trip point can be established.The contact of functional module of contact that especially, can connect first contact modules is to being connected to the trip point of above-mentioned first contact modules.For example, this can be inserted between the contact through the part with functional module and realize, these contacts form the trip point between them.
About optional connection, can be based upon the other end of the DSLAM end that is different from first contact modules, this selection can be applied to the connection on ground.
In this mode, can be provided for shielding the element that reduces cross-talk and/or the ground connection of protection component (for example, the protector of overvoltage or overcurrent) and connect.Trip point in above-mentioned first contact modules can be advantageously used for the separation that second of first company that has communication network and responsible DSLAM concludes a treaty between the company.Usually, as stated, first and second contact modules can be configured to be similar to the band that opens circuit, and wherein contact is in contact with one another with separable mode.Yet these modules can also provide and be in the contact that is not in contact with one another in the initial condition and in fact need insert the contact of another module so that set up required electrical connection.
Functional module can comprise at least one printed circuit board (PCB) (PCB).This PCB can provide essential electrical connection, electronic component, the for example filter in case of splitter circuits, and any transducer in test and supervisory circuit example.In addition, PCB can have those contacts of functional module, and those contacts of functional module are suitable for being electrically connected the contact of first and second contact modules.For this purpose, PCB stretches out the outside of the shell of functional module at least in part.
In order to carry out above-mentioned those functions, functional module comprises at least one circuit and can comprise an above PCB that this circuit can be installed on the PCB.
This circuit can be the split circuit that comprises required filter, thereby provides the Signal Separation of ADSL technology or synthetic function.
In addition, the circuit of functional module can be test and/or supervisory circuit, and this circuit allows to carry out test or monitoring.In this case, the exercise question submitted on the same day of application reference people's WO 03/079599 and applicant and the application is the application of " Circuit and Method for Providing Testand/or Monitoring Access ".These files comprise about the test of the functional module that can be applied to the application's theme and/or the particulars of supervisory circuit.Here combine disclosed content to carry out reference.
In addition, the PCB of functional module can be used to provide other connection, for example Sub-D interface through suitable connector.In this mode, any other equipment that is fit to can linkage function module and block configuration as a whole.Through this connector, bus can be connected with module.For example, when the test of functional module and/or when measuring path and being established, can use this connected mode, wherein bus links together functional module and control module, and is As described in detail below.And control element can be connected with functional module through described connector.At last, one or more POTS and/or line conductor also can be connected with functional module through described connector.
Functional module also comprises at least one protection component, for example overvoltage and/or overcurrent protector.In this modification, multiple function can be provided on the functional module.Especially, functional module can be configured to comprise the circuit and the protection component of any kind in many ways according to concrete needs.Especially, be contained in the example of protection component in functional module, functional module can not possess PCB, and can set up electrical connection through the contact that extends to other modules from protection component.
Other advantages that functional module provides comprise at least one earth element.For example, can provide earth element to come the overlay electronic element and any induced current is imported ground such as ground plate.In addition, for example,, earth element in the situation of overvoltage, electric current is imported ground thereby can connecting one or more protection components.
With the mode similar with first contact modules, second contact modules also comprises at least one trip point.Especially, (that is, the contact of the different ends of module can be electrically connected at trip point different right contacts as stated).In this trip point, can set up and being electrically connected of functional module.When one side POTS lead and when line conductor is connected with second contact modules on the other hand, through being removed, second contact modules sets up the liaison line service from functional module, for example, in the situation about in the electronic equipment of functional module, going wrong.In this case, thereby allowed the trip point of their function of circuit execution of functional module to be connected, can set up the direct connection between POTS and the line scan pickup coil side circuit like this by the functional module disconnection.
About the general structure of second contact modules, its contact can connect in the front, and first trip point of second contact modules can connect from behind.Thereby lead can be connected with it in the front of second contact modules, yet can set up overleaf with being connected of functional module.This allows any essential installment work, the variation that connects with simple and reliable mode with the front in module.
Contact modules comprises can be from its positive second trip point that connects.So advantageously allow disconnection plug to insert the striping terminal from the front of module.In addition, in this example, measure or test and can be performed towards the direction of circuit, for example, the direction of subscriber computer.
Comprise that in functional module in the situation of single trip point, first and second contact modules can have same or analogous structure.Similar structure means that first contact modules comprises the fact of many docking points, yet second contact modules can be configured to list to module.Yet, when second contact modules can be looked at as part or a when part of first contact modules, having the shape of identical contact especially, it is suitable similar that structure of trip point or the like, general structure remain.If second contact modules is provided among the embodiment that comprises many docking points, can use first and second contact modules of same configuration.Usually the module reduction of this same or similar type structure and produced economic benefit.
Block configuration as a whole can further comprise at least one PCB that at least one first contact modules can connect.Especially, a plurality of first contact modules can connection PCB, and this PCB can provide one type the supporting bracket of conduct with the communication cradle configured in parallel, for example pedestal fixed mount.Thereby as stated, a plurality of first contact modules and a plurality of block configuration can interconnect.This structure can advantageously be provided in the situation of the test that wherein will set up a plurality of modules and monitoring path.In this example, aforesaid at least one block configuration can provide as the test of a plurality of modules of control and the control module of monitoring.Yet, replace or except printed circuit board (PCB), bus cable can be provided.
Block configuration further comprises at least one protection module, and this protection module can cooperate second contact modules.This protection module can form the list of the protection component that comprises a plurality of circuits to protection latch or protection box.(contact that comprises the exposure that is used to connect its lead and trip point) is corresponding to the structure of standard traffic module because the positive structure of second contact modules that can connect from the front; And irrelevant with the situation of described block configuration here, thereby the structure of protection module is clearly for a person skilled in the art.Especially, can main protection be provided independently, as transfer the possession of described in the applicant's the EP 03 004 371, combine its content here as a reference with less important protection.Should also be noted that and replace or except above-mentioned protection module, test plug and so-called empty latch can combine with block configuration.
Yet the carriage that first contact modules can be installed is not formed the part of block configuration with its citation form, thereby block configuration can combine with it improved structure in field of telecommunications is provided.
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The hereinafter with reference accompanying drawing, the present invention will explain through its infinite example, wherein:
Fig. 1 shows the schematic perspective top view of first embodiment of block configuration;
Fig. 2 shows the sectional view that comprises that Fig. 1 disposes;
Fig. 3 shows the sectional view that comprises that in mated condition Fig. 1 disposes;
Fig. 4 shows the sectional view of the block configuration among second embodiment;
Fig. 5 shows the sectional view of Fig. 4 configuration in mated condition.
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Fig. 1 shows the block configuration 10 in the top schematic view.For the sake of clarity, being connected of second contact modules 12 and functional module 14 and being connected and first contact modules 16 and the details that is connected of functional module 14 and first contact modules 16 have been omitted such as the carriage of flute profile pedestal fixed mount 18.Yet those skilled in the art should be understood that how corresponding supporting structure forms.And, can be with reference to the structure of above-mentioned those types.
As shown in Figure 1, complement each other to form module 10 through making above-mentioned module, when use should be disposed, second contact modules 12 was usually towards the fronts that dispose.At the back side of block configuration 10, first contact modules 16 is installed on carriage 18.In an illustrated embodiment, first contact modules 16 is connected to printed circuit board (pcb) 20, and is As described in detail below.In an illustrated embodiment, functional module 14 has the width identical with first contact modules 16, and is suitable for serving the user with first contact modules, 16 equal numbers in this example.Yet, as divide shown in 22, functional module can also be single to module, is suitable for serving unique user.In an illustrated embodiment, exist one to have the functional module 14 that is similar to same widths with first contact modules 16.Yet, divide 12 purposes and be to explain a plurality of less functional modules 14 can be provided.In this embodiment, block configuration can be through setting up step by step according to the increase in demand functional module 14 that occurs.In addition, in an illustrated embodiment, functional module comprises connector 24, for example the sub-D interface.When functional module 14 conduct tests and monitoring module, this is associated to a great extent.When functional module is separation module, omit connector 24 and PCB 20.
Can find out that from Fig. 1 top second contact modules 12 can cooperate functional module 14.In an illustrated embodiment, second contact modules 12 also is many to module.Yet second contact modules 12 can also be configured to list module is come progressively to form block configuration.As shown in Figure 1, all modules 12,14,16 can both comprise the shell of being processed by insulating material (for example plastic cement).Portion holds some element in the enclosure, shown in other accompanying drawings and hereinafter, describes in more detail.Can expose some element such as contact, thereby allow lead to be attached thereto, perhaps these elements stretch out from module so that and the contact of other modules electrical connection.The module of this universal class is sold by the Quante/3M communication common carrier of Noyes, Germany (Neuss) with title SID.
In addition, the inner end view of the schematically illustrated block configuration of Fig. 2.In an illustrated embodiment, PCB 20 extends along carriage 18.First contact modules 16 that comprises PCB 20 is installed on carriage 18.First contact modules 16 comprises a plurality of contacts 26,28, and these two contacts are visible in the accompanying drawings.Because first contact modules can be configured to striplike module, as shown in Figure 1, so contact 26,28 configuration of can embarking on journey, these row are perpendicular to planes extensions of Fig. 2 accompanying drawing simultaneously.Can think that with the adjacent contact of delegation contact is right, the right lead of lead connects because they allow with it.Relative contact (the for example contact among Fig. 2 26 and 28) can be known as associated contacts, because their co-operations in state shown in Figure 2, to send signal to lead 32 from lead 30 via contact 26 and 28.Yet when in use, this is not common state, because in use, contact 26,28 can be separated from one another at trip point 34, as shown in Figure 3.This is to realize through embedding functional module 14, specifically is its PCB 36 parts, and the outside that PCB 36 parts are extended the shell of functional module 14 is at the contact 28 of trip point 34, between 26.Therefore in an illustrated embodiment, when the module that do not exist retaining contact to separate, circuit (considering lead 30 and 32 at present) closure, and when the module that exists retaining contact to separate, the circuit disconnection.
The state that functional module 14 does not cooperate first contact modules 16 has been shown in Fig. 2.Fig. 2 schematically shows the general structure of the functional module 14 with PCB 36, and PCB 36 extends out from the front and back of functional module.In an illustrated embodiment, functional module 14 comprises single PCB36.Yet, can there be two or more PCB, some PCB can extend out from the front and back of functional module at least.Shown in signal, thereby being installed on PCB 36, electronic component 38 carries out required electric function, for example separate signal, or the test and the monitoring of leading to lead 30,32 is provided by suitable filter process.In an illustrated embodiment, ground plate 40 is provided to any induced current is directed to ground.
The structure that is positioned at the second positive contact modules 12 of block configuration is usually corresponding to the structure of first contact modules 16.Especially, lead 42 is connected contact 46 and 48 with 44, and contact 46 and 48 is exposed to the front of second contact modules 12.Shown in state in, signal is sent to lead 44 through contact 46 and 48 from lead 42, contact 46 and 48 is in contact with one another at trip point 50.Shown in state in, functional module 14 is not in use.When functional module 14 goes wrong, just state shown in Figure 2 can appear.In this example, need the liaison line service sometimes, if lead 42 (and among Fig. 2 unshowned adjacent wires) connects POTS, lead 44 (and among Fig. 2 unshowned adjacent wires) connection line so just can be realized the liaison line service.Above-mentioned with represent being connected of POTS and being connected of communication common carrier switch.With represent being connected of circuit and being connected of user or client.In addition,, do not receive overvoltage and/or overcurrent, show the protection latch 56 of the trip point 50 that can be inserted into second contact modules 12 in order to protect any equipment that is connected with 44 with lead 42 for the embodiment of Fig. 2.Protection latch 56 is nonconducting, thereby the signal that has through stoping trip point 50 sends the effect that open circuit is provided.
Illustrated among Fig. 3 and be in the block configuration (not having protection latch 52) that installs the Fig. 2 in the state.Shown in the top of Fig. 3, the part of the PCB 36 of the functional module 14 of extending towards second contact modules 12 is inserted into second contact modules 12 from its back side, contact 46 and 48 is broken off at trip point 50 each other.In order to make Signal Separation, this signal that is generally used for arriving that opens circuit is incorporated into functional module 14 from line scan pickup coil side via lead 44.In order to reach this purpose, the part of the PCB 36 of the functional module 14 that extends out from functional module 14 provides suitable contact 58,60.In functional module 14, signal separated (in this example, although this signal can with the signal combination that receives from contact 26 through suitable filter), the first of this signal is introduced into contact 46.Especially, when the POTS lead connected contact 46 (and in the accompanying drawing unshowned adjacent contact), the POTS signal was introduced into these contacts.
In addition; In ordinary circumstance; Lead 30 (see figure 2)s and adjacent lead can connect digital subscriber line access modules (or multiplexer) (DSLAM) makes the DSLAM part of composite signal be introduced in contact 26 through the suitable connection in the functional module 14, specifically is its PCB 36.For this purpose, PCB 36 also comprises the contact 62,64 that is positioned at its expose portion, thereby sets up and the contact 26 of first contact modules 16 and 28 be electrically connected.With as second contact modules, 12 similar modes, this connection assigns to set up through the exposed portion of between the contact 26 and 28 of its trip point 34, inserting PCB 36.As for contact 28, for example, this contact can be used as earthing contact.In this example, the earth element 40 of functional module 14 can connect contact 28.
Foregoing description is the situation that is configured to separation module about functional module 14.Yet Fig. 3 also is applicable to the situation of functional module 14 as test and monitoring module.Especially in this example, a plurality of configuration 10 connection PCB 20, thereby special-purpose module type be control module 52 also connection PCB 20 controls be present in any transducer or similar elements in the functional module 14 and obtain the path testing and monitor.As shown in Figure 3, the general structure of control module 52 is corresponding to the general structure of module 10.Yet control module 52 can also have various structure.
Especially, control module 52 comprises suitable control circuit.In addition, block configuration 10 can be called as access modules, because in order to test and/or to measure, these modules can be visited.
Fig. 4 shows second embodiment 110 of block configuration, wherein the change of second contact modules 112 with use together with aforementioned identical remainder usually.Shown in the top of Fig. 4, second contact modules 112 comprises that first trip point, 50, the first trip points 50 can connect from its back side and corresponding to the burble point 50 of second contact modules 12 of first embodiment.Yet the embodiment of Fig. 4 comprises additional trip point 54, and trip point 54 can connect from the front of module.For example, allow line side wires 44 to break off like this.In addition, when test plug is inserted into trip point 54, can carries out test and measure, (that is, towards user side to) along line direction.Especially, Fig. 5 shows the test plug 66 that is inserted into trip point 54.About this trip point 54, should be understood that replacement or additional trip point can be provided in an end of contact 46, rather than or except contact 48 that end, as shown in Figure 5.
At last, Fig. 5 shows cooperation or interconnects the block configuration 110 in the state.With the mode corresponding to Fig. 3, various modules are connected to each other.Especially, thus PCB 36 parts of the functional module 14 of extending towards second contact modules 112 are inserted into tie point 50 provides required electrical connection.Also be in interconnective state, second trip point 54 can connect from the front of configuration and can be used to disconnection as described above, test and measurement, as stated.

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1. the configuration module (10,110) of the access modules in the field of telecommunications comprises:
Be positioned at first contact modules (16) at the back side of said configuration module, said first contact modules is adapted to be mounted to the carriage (18) in the field of telecommunications and has a plurality of contacts (26,28) of form being arranged with many, and this contact is suitable for being connected with it lead (30,32),
Being coupled to first contact modules (16) goes up and comprises at least two docking points (58,60,62; 64) at least one functional module (14) wherein is positioned at least one pair of at least one pair of the contact (26 of contact (62,64) and first contact modules (16) at the said functional module back side; 28) be electrically connected and
Be coupled to the positive of functional module (14) and comprise at least one second contact modules (12,112) of the contact (46,48) of at least one pair of; Said at least one pair of the contact of contact and functional module (14) is to (58; 60) be electrically connected, and the contact (46 of second contact modules (12,112); 48) be further adapted for lead (42,44) is connected with it.
2. according to the said configuration module of claim 1; The different right contact (26 of first contact modules (16) wherein; 28) can be electrically connected at trip point (34); The contact (62,64) of at least one pair of of functional module (14) can be electrically connected at least one pair of contact of first contact modules (16) at trip point (34).
3. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein functional module (14) further comprises at least one PCB (36).
4. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein functional module (14) comprises at least one circuit.
5. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein functional module (14) comprises at least one split circuit.
6. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein functional module (14) comprises at least one test and/or supervisory circuit.
7. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein functional module (14) comprises connector.
8. according to the said configuration module of claim 7, wherein said connector is sub-D interface (24).
9. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein functional module (14) comprises at least one protection component.
10. according to the said configuration module of claim 9, wherein said protection component is overvoltage and/or overflow protecting element.
11. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein functional module (14) comprises at least one earth element (40).
12. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, the different right contact (46 of second contact modules (12,112) wherein; 48) can be at least one trip point (50; 54) be electrically connected, the contact (58,60) of at least one pair of of functional module (14) can be electrically connected second contact modules (12 at trip point (50); The contact of 112) at least one pair of (46,48).
13. according to the said configuration module of claim 12, wherein the contact (46,48) of second contact modules (12,112) is exposed to the front, first trip point (50) in said at least one trip point (50,54) can connect from the back side of second contact modules.
14. according to the said configuration module of claim 12, second trip point (54) in wherein said at least one trip point (50,54) can connect from the front of second contact modules.
15. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein second contact modules (12) is configured to identical with first contact modules (16).
16., further comprise at least one PCB (20) that can connect at least one first contact modules (16) according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2.
17., further comprise at least one protection module (56) that is suitable for cooperating second contact modules (12,112) according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2.
18. according to the said configuration module of claim 1 or 2, wherein said first contact modules is installed in carriage (18).
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